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boy_r4cer
17th February 2009, 13:34
Just put my vtr on the ramps to do an oil change and iv noticed a shit load of oil all over the inside of my drivers side front wheel, can anyone help as to what it might be as im no mechanic lol?

cheers

rowza
17th February 2009, 13:36
is it not of the breakes? break fluid from the CV joint?

boy_r4cer
17th February 2009, 13:40
it could be, theres something that looks like a jubilee clip hanging off aswell, like its come loose? any ideas on how much to repair if it is?

Peejous
17th February 2009, 13:42
CV gator could've come off mate.

Really easy to fix even if you put it in the garage it's not that much.

Brake fluid is a different type of oil, plus you'd have no brakes if you've lost a lot of fluid.

Take it a garage a get it sorted for around £40 iirc.

boy_r4cer
17th February 2009, 13:44
just read up a little on it now, it has been knocking aswell when turning, right im off down the garage, cheers for you help

Peejous
17th February 2009, 13:50
just read up a little on it now, it has been knocking aswell when turning, right im off down the garage, cheers for you help

Possible leaking shock

pjm300
17th February 2009, 13:51
cv joint, if its knocking, you might need a new driveshaft